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32DDO06.A 

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II. 

INSTALLATION

 

he chapter provides instructions for installing the RICON RDO2900 Series Internal Power Swing Door Operator 
into full-size 1992 and later Ford vans, 1990 and later Chevrolet & GMC vans, and 1994 and later Dodge vans.  
Custom installations are also possible in other types of vehicles.  If a question arises that is not covered in this 

manual, or by the Installation Instructions provided with this product, contact Ricon Product Support for assistance.   

            WARNING!

 

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A TRAINED, AUTHORIZED RICON SERVICE TECHNICIAN. 

NOTE: 

Installation Instructions specific to the vehicle's make/model are included in the kit supplied with the 
power door operators.  Refer to 

Table

 

2-1

 to verify the kit number and the serial number of the operators. 

TABLE 2-1:  VEHICLE DOOR OPERATOR AND KIT NUMBERS 

 

VEHICLE TYPE 

 

DOOR LOCATION

 

OPERATOR MODEL

 

KIT NUMBER

 

Side

 

RDO2901

 

01038

 

1992 & Later Full Size Ford Van

 

Rear

 

RDO2902

 

01005

 

1990 & Later Full Size Chevrolet Van

 

Side

 

RDO2903

 

01269

 

1990 & Later Full Size GMC Van

 

Rear

 

RDO2904

 

01240

 

Side

 

RDO2905

 

01307

 

1994 & Later Full Size Dodge Van

 

Rear

 

RDO2906

 

01308

 

END OF TABLE

 

 

NOTE: 

Refer to 

Figure

 

2-1

.  Verify and record the serial number of this product. 

FIGURE 2-1:  SERIAL NUMBER DECAL LOCATION 

Summary of Contents for RDO2900 Series

Page 1: ...Internal Power Swing Door Operator Service Manual 02 14 02 32DDO06 A 92 2002 RICON CORPORATION All Rights Reserved U S and foreign patents pending Printed in the United States of America INNOVATION IN...

Page 2: ...nce information which sup ports qualified technicians in the correct installation and maintenance of Ricon products Qualified service technicians have the training and knowl edge to perform maintenanc...

Page 3: ...32DDO06 A ii REVISION RECORD REV PAGES DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE ECR ECO 32DDO06 A All New release in two book format 3882 4864 END OF LIST...

Page 4: ...AL INSTALLATION 2 2 1 VEHICLE PREPARATION 2 2 2 SIDE DOOR INSTALLATION 2 2 3 REAR DOOR INSTALLATION 2 3 B ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 2 5 C FINAL ADJUSTMENT 2 6 D INSTALLATION COMPLETION 2 7 E CUSTOMER OR...

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Page 6: ...installed on two doors however for safety reasons the doors are operated one at a time This manual contains installation and maintenance instructions for the power door operators as well as spare par...

Page 7: ...at least once every six months or sooner if necessary Any required maintenance should be performed at that time WARNING THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO EXACT SPECIFICATIONS MODIFICA...

Page 8: ...jury no matter how slight must be attended Always administer first aid or seek medical attention im mediately Protective eye shields and appropriate clothing should be worn at all times To avoid injur...

Page 9: ...ain plate Mounts the door operator assembly to the vehicle door 6 Support plate Encloses component parts and mounts onto main plate 7 Gear motor Electrically opens and closes the vehicle door 8 Actuat...

Page 10: ...AUTHORIZED RICON SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTE Installation Instructions specific to the vehicle s make model are included in the kit supplied with the power door operators Refer to Table 2 1 to verify the...

Page 11: ...S For LEFT SIDE angle and clevis bracket installation install angle bracket to the clevis bracket For RIGHT SIDE clevis bracket installation refer to the kit installation instructions Loosen the seat...

Page 12: ...fasten the right and left bracket assemblies to the door posts e Refer to the kit installation instructions Cut and drill holes to the rear right door top and bottom brackets as shown f Position align...

Page 13: ...bracket to the pane Be sure to insert attaching bolts so that hex nuts are in stalled behind the door panel l Refer to the kit installation instructions Position and fasten door operators to the top a...

Page 14: ...n instructions and attach the helper spring provided to the end of the flex conduit and secure the other end inside the vehicle This prevents the operator mecha nism from getting caught in the door ja...

Page 15: ...centered between its adjustment slot turn setscrew clockwise to decrease the open door travel limit or counter clockwise to increase the open door travel limit 3 Deploy the lift or ramp with the cont...

Page 16: ...or operators are installed in side doors reinstall stepwell cover 2 Reinstall all door stops and latches where applicable 3 Reinstall plastic moisture barriers on doors 4 Use door flange washer to cov...

Page 17: ...ranty and Operator Manual with the customer to be certain they understand safe operation of the equipment In struct the customer to follow the operating instructions without exception Refer to Figure...

Page 18: ...VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS TO MAINTAIN THE WARRANTY THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSPECTED AT LEAST EVERY SIX MONTHS OR SOONER DEPENDING ON USAGE A MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TA...

Page 19: ...NTINUED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TABLE 3 2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Battery terminals dirty Clean tighten Ground connection Clean repair Power door operator circu...

Page 20: ...ING DIAGRAM 1 DIAGRAM LEGEND a Wire Color Codes TABLE 3 3 WIRE COLOR CODES CODE COLOR CODE COLOR Bk Black R Red Bl Blue Vi Violet Br Brown Vi bk Violet w black Gn Green W White Gn bk Green w black W o...

Page 21: ...32DDO06 A 3 4 c Wiring Diagram Labels d Electrical Symbols FIGURE 3 2 DIAGRAM SYMBOLS...

Page 22: ...losed circuit is active while the two thin lines indicate the normally open circuit is active The dotted lines are used to show the switch states beyond the normal travel boundaries of the door This i...

Page 23: ...32DDO06 A 3 6 FIGURE 3 4 RD02900 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 24: ...description quantity used and the Ricon stock number To order a part locate the part on the drawing and note the reference number The accompanying parts list will have the reference number and the sto...

Page 25: ...32DDO06 A 4 2 FIGURE 4 1 RD02900 SERIES POWER DOOR OPERATOR LEFT AND RIGHT...

Page 26: ...IN 5 16 X 1 3 4 BUSHING MODIFIED 1 1 1 1 1 R29 0031 R29 0008 R29 0007 28365 25386 16 17 18 19 20 SUPPORT PLATE SOCKET BUTTON 1 4 20 X 1 2 SST CLAMP NYLON 3 8 NUT HEX 1 4 20 NYLON INSERT RELAY SPDT 12V...

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